Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight On The Community

Hosted ByDrew Schlosberg

Mission Fed Credit Union proudly sponsors “Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community”, the Nation's longest-running community podcast, now in its 19th year. We aim to amplify the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels.

Mission Fed Credit Union proudly sponsors “Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community”, the Nation’s longest-running community podcast, now in its 19th year. We aim to amplify the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels.


All Episodes

How Prominent San Diego Organization Works to Provide Nourishment and Care to Seniors in the Face of COVID and Beyond

  Brent Wakefield, President, and CEO of Meals on Wheels San Diego County chats about the efforts the organization has made during the pandemic to support the independence and well-being of seniors by providing the daily delivery of affordable, fresh meals to homebound seniors.  Wakefield discusses the $4 million...

Generating Jobs and a Better Powered California Through Sustainable Gas and Oil

  Mike Umbro, Partner, and CFO of Premier Resource Management, dispels common misconceptions about gas and oil production. He chats about Premier Resource Management’s efforts to generate jobs and give back to underrepresented communities and create innovative ways to use oil and gas.

Invaluable Advice in Navigating the Tricky Landscape of Real Estate Today

  Vince Nowicki, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Lending at Mission Federal Credit Union, discusses the real estate market today; low mortgage rates; and low inventory to high demand ratio. Nowicki discusses how Mission Fed works closely with prospective homeowners to ease concerns through the stressful home buying process.  

Novel Program Reshaping Perceptions of Being an Athlete for Kids and Parents

  David Sabi, Coach, Trainer, and Founder of Kid to Athlete, chats about the importance of redefining the term “athlete” through the Big4: physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness. Sabi discusses how parents can help foster this new perception of athletes in their children through a holistic look at...

Shedding Light on Illiteracy Challenges and Eradicating Literacy Disparities in San Diego

  Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council of Literacy, discusses the need for literacy challenges to be recognized as a national priority and how the council is working to destigmatize the issue. Cruz chats about how the Council provides resources for individuals and families to raise literacy...

Academy Squashes Disparities Through Sports and Academics to Inspire Students to Dream Big

  Blair Sadler, Board Chair for Access Youth Academy, and Susan Taylor, an Academy Board Member, discuss how the academy uses the game of squash to create equitable opportunities for underrepresented San Diego students to succeed in high school, get accepted to top-rated colleges, and move into their careers....

Local Singer Shares Inspiring and Inclusive Teachings Through Music

  Kathryn the Grape, singer-songwriter, and producer, who is also known as Kathryn Cloward, chats about her work with the late Father Joe Carroll. Cloward said her stories, songs, and teachings came to fruition under her Kathryn the Grape moniker. She shares her recent recognition as a 2021 NAPPA...

San Diego Icon Launches Center for Community Advancement

Ted Parzen, President and CEO of the Burnham Center of Community Advancement, chats about the recent launch of San Diego icon Malin Burnham’s new center that will focus on making our region a better place to work, live and play. Parzen discusses upcoming projects and partnerships with Design Forward...

Preserving, Protecting, and Sharing the Resources of the San Dieguito River Valley and Beyond

  Trish Boaz, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, is joined by colleagues Emily Kochert, Conservation Manager, and Joseph Rivera, associate conservation manager, to chat about the importance of protecting our region’s vast natural resources. Boaz, Kochert, and Rivera talk about their plans for their newly...